John Carmody, Director, carmo001@umn.edu

John Carmody is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. He is also an adjunct Associate Professor at the College. Mr. Carmody, who holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Architecture from the University of Minnesota, has worked in building-related research for 25 years and is the author of several books on building design and construction. He has recently completed a new book, Window Systems for High Performance Buildings, with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is also coauthor of Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance. Mr. Carmody was one of the leaders of a team that developed the Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide, and works with public sector agencies in Minnesota on the development of sustainable projects. He has also led a team to improve the building delivery process for several Minnesota public agencies. This work includes post occupancy evaluations, development of design guidelines, and application of sustainable design principles. Most recently, Mr. Carmody was one of the leaders of a team to develop the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines. He is also the Director of the HUD-sponsored Community Outreach Partnership Center at the University addressing affordable housing issues.

Rebecca Foss

On May 7, 2005, Rebecca Foss, Research Fellow at CSBR, passed away. For a memoriam to our friend and colleague, and information about the memorial fund in her name, go to: Rebecca Foss; Memoriam and Fund Information.

Kerry Haglund, Information Technology Specialist, khaglund@umn.edu

Kerry has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota and is currently working on her Masters degree. She has been with CSBR since 1998 and is involved in most of CSBR's research projects. Her role as the Information Technology Specialist includes developing and maintaining web sites and other educational materials pertaining to CSBR's research. These web sites and materials are used to disseminate information from the established knowledge base, consisting of educational materials, research materials, databases and rating guides. Before coming to CSBR, Kerry worked at SALA Architects, taught classes and managed the computer lab at CDes. Outside of her work at CSBR, she designs and maintains various websites for small businesses and non-profits. Kerry's favorite project is working with Sarah Susanka on her web site for her Not So Big House series of books. Kerry currently is on the Board of Directors for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and is a member of NFRC, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA).

Daniel Handeen, Research Fellow, hande020@umn.edu

Daniel Handeen is a Research Fellow at the Center of Sustainable Building Research in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. His work focuses primarily on developing tools for the life cycle assessment of building materials and assemblies, including the Athena EcoCalculator, the Green Globes EcoCalculator, and for the Minnesota Sustainable Housing Initiative website. Additionally, he acts as the assistant project manager for the University of Minnesota's Solar Decathlon competition entry. He has consulted on alternative energy system selection and sizing, as well as sustainable material and product selection for residential projects. He consults on institutional sustainability initiatives, and assists in community-focused sustainable design processes. His research experience includes glazing and awning efficiency comparisons, and comparative energy modeling. His particular interests are in the effective communication of sustainable principles, not taking ourselves too seriously, the holism of sustainable actions, and Permaculture. He rides his bike to work.

Jonee Kulman Brigham, AIA, LEED AP, Research Coordinator and Adjunct Teaching Instructor, kulma002@umn.edu

Jonee is a co-principal investigator for the B3 State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (www.msbg.umn.edu). She also works on residential green remodeling guidelines, sustainable post occupancy evaluations, materials life cycle analysis, and represents the Center as a board member of the Mississippi Headwaters Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC.) She also serves on committees for the technology curriculum and the development of the Masters of Science Sustainable Design Track at the College of Design. Before coming to the University, she worked at several sustainable consulting and design firms including ten years as an energy and environmental analyst at The Weidt Group where she worked on both research and energy design assistance consulting. While a practicing architect in schools and restaurants at Cuningham Group Architects, PA, she provided leadership for the Environmental Resources Group. As a Senior Project Manager at Intep, LLC, her responsibilities ranged from marketing to sustainable analysis. Based on her experience as both a consultant and architect, she co-authored Sustainable Design, a 100-page primer for architects, published in 2001 by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards. She has also served on the AIA Minnesota Housing Advocacy Committee (formerly Search for Shelter Committee,) and the AIA Minnesota Committee on the Environment.

Virajita Singh, Research Fellow, singh023@umn.edu

Virajita Singh is Research Fellow at the Center of Sustainable Building Research in the College of Design and Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Architecture at the University of Minnesota. Singh holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Sir J. J. College of Architecture in India, a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Her teaching and research focus on issues of sustainability and cultural change. Her research experience includes conducting post occupancy evaluations on buildings and developing building related knowledge bases. Her recent work includes conducting Sustainability Assessments on six county facilities for the 7 county Solid Waste Management Co-ordinating Board (SWMCB), research and sustainable design assistance on community projects in Duluth and Finland, Minnesota in collaboration with NE Sustainable Development Partnership. Singh's recent teaching experience includes working with students to design and build addressing issues of nature and culture for a Minnesota Native American community. Singh came to the United States in 1996 from India where she worked as an architect in areas of energy-conscious architecture and participatory design.

Richard Strong, Research Fellow, stron081@umn.edu

Rich holds a Bachelors degree in Architecture from North Dakota State, a Masters degree in Urban Planning from McGill University and a Masters degree in Design from Harvard University. He has worked in both private and public sectors, in governmental and university setting over the last 30 years. He practiced architecture with several Minneapolis firms and in his own firm during the 70s and 80s. He was one of the initators of the Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide while a project manager at Hennepin County during the 90s. He has taught sustainable design at Carleton College the last three years. Currently he is involved in montoring the Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines at the University of Minnesota

William (Billy) Weber, Research Fellow, wmweber@umn.edu

Billy Weber is a Research Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) and Lecture/Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Design (CDes) at the University of Minnesota. Weber holds a Bachelors of Arts in Architecture, and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Minnesota. Weber's research focuses on the integration of sustainability and architecture through applied research, exploring and developing tools to evaluate and compare the often disparate aesthetic, economic, and environmental goals. Current research focuses on sustainability and affordable housing. The Minnesota Green Affordable Housing Guide, an online resource aimed at integrating sustainability and affordability in housing, was developed in collaboration with colleagues from CDes and CSBR. He is the project manager for the HUD Community Partnership Outreach Center's Affordable Housing Initiatives Case Study Prototypes. The project is investigating new technologies, cost reducing strategies, and culturally appropriate solutions for affordable housing. Past research includes sustainable building evaluation, guideline development for commercial and residential sectors, as well as energy modeling for commercial and residential buildings. At CDes he teaches environmental technology and design emphasizing climate responsive low and high tech integrated design solution.